I have recently returned from Scottsdale AZ where I instructed students in the fine art of painting nocturnes in Plein Air.

The Scottsdale Artists School, which sponsored me, is a class act. It is a hub for all aspiring artists to come and take workshops from working professionals at a reasonable price. They provide a safe and comfortable space for the students, and really support the instructors.

I taught a moonlight painting workshop this last weekend. We were blessed with decent weather, and a full moon to provide us with an eloquent motif. Even though my class spent very little time in doors, the plein air nocturne workshop

I like the dry atmosphere in Arizona, I also appreciate their independence and courage to grab the bull by the horns regarding illegal immigration. There are storm clouds on the horizon.